Forty-nine people were killed in the Pulse nightclub shooting in June.

Orlando City has honored the victims of the shooting throughout the season, including the game following the tragedy. Play was halted at the 49th mintute during the June 18 game against the San Jose Earthquakes, the first after the shooting, to honor the 49 victims.

Orlando City is scheduled to open its 2017 season at the new stadium in the Parramore neighborhood of downtown Orlando. The team played its first two seasons at Camping World Stadium.